Qualifications, Expertise and Experience: 

 a.       Education                           

i.            A graduate academic degree in Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management or related                              field or;
ii.            Relevant Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with two additional years of qualifying experience
iii.           Training and or certification in Project Management (PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable)

 b.      Work Experience and Related Knowledge
 i.            A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in project technical facilitation, and working in the   
               management of environmental issues, policies, biodiversity, ecosystems protected areas, forest management,
               sustainable land management or related field.

ii.            Experience in biodiversity conservation, environmental issues, environment and planning policies, sustainable 
               land and forest management or related community development

iii.            Experience in facilitating consultative processes, preferably in the field of natural resource management;

iv.            Proven ability to promote cooperation between and negotiate with a range of stakeholders, and to organize                     and  coordinate multi-disciplinary teams;

v.            Demonstrable ability to organize, facilitate, and mediate technical teams to achieve stated project objectives;
                           
vi.            Demonstrable knowledge of biodiversity conservation and management international principles and issues                        within the Jamaican context would be an asset.

c.       Key Competencies

i.             High ethical standards
ii.            Strong leadership and team-building skills and positive influence on others to achieve objective
iii.           Self-motivated and able to work under the pressure
iv.           Familiarity with logical frameworks and strategic planning
v.            Strong computer skills
vi.           Flexible and willing to travel as required
vii.          Excellent communication and writing skills in English
viii.         Ability to deliver results on time, on budget and at the very highest standard
ix.           Effective communication skills using appropriate communication tools and techniques
x.            Creativity and innovation to develop new and unique ways to improve project implementation
xi.           Previous experience working with a GEF-supported project is considered an asset.